Origin
Wilmington, NC
Afternoon in Wilmington on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmington, NC to Ogden, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ogden, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Southeastern North Carolina, the 8.6-mile trip from Wilmington to Ogden is an ideal local commute. You can expect to reach your destination in about 17 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Since the entire route is completed in under 20 minutes, there is no need for overnight accommodations or complex logistics. Budgeting for this trip is incredibly simple, as you will likely spend no more than $1 on fuel. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, this short drive offers a highly efficient way to move between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Market Street | 8 mi | 15m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Market Street
— 8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington, NC and Ogden, NC.
1
Start on US 17 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 17 Business
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Arrive at destination
US 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 17 Business / Market Street
Turn right onto US 17 Business / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ogden, NC
Afternoon in Ogden on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route relies entirely on Market Street. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. Because this is a continuous urban transit, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to navigate. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for frequent stopping and turning as you transition through the local infrastructure. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on city road conditions rather than long-distance cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 17 Business / Market Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wilmington, NC to Ogden, NC is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.7 miles (US 17 Business / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Wilmington, NC
Full guide →Wilmington is a city in the southeastern part of North Carolina. It is the county seat of New Hanover County, and home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial, the Cape Fear Museum, Airlie Gardens, and a large historic district. It is convenient to nearby beaches, and is a relatively short drive from the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, SC, and the I-95 corridor.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Market Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.7 miles (US 17 Business / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ogden, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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